Chlamydia pneumoniae antibody
Principal name
Chlamydia pneumoniae antibody
Available hosts
Available applications
Enzyme Immunoassay (E), Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence (ICC/IF)
Background of Chlamydia pneumoniae antibody
Chlamydia Pneumoniae is a ubiquitous pathogen that causes acute respiratory disease. The spectrum of C. Pneumoniae infection has been extended to atherosclerosis and its clinical manifestations. A high proportion of adults from different countries are positive for antibodies to C. Pneumoniae, implying a high prevalence of these infections. The chlamydia are obligate intracellular bacteria characterized by a unique growth cycle.